The mortgage to his Virginia Beach house: One month behind.
The engine to the only car his family has: Out of commission.

“For the time being, I got put on hold for a job because I can't go to the follow-up interview,” said Pitt.

The fall from American hero to below the poverty level is a tough pill to swallow - but he is not alone.

“It feels like the world is on your shoulders. I am about to lose my house.”

Suffolk resident Richard Hamilton is in Kansas City right now trying to find a job to help pay the mortgage he is now two months behind on.

“I bought the house because I figured I was secure, that I would be able to finish off my 20 years and be able to retire to pay for my mortgage. Unfortunately, Big Navy decided they no longer wanted us sailors,” said Hamilton.

‘It doesn't feel really good at all…its shocking still at the impact of the decision to send a good sailor home.”